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Marlène Vilaplana1, Caroline Blond1, Geoffrey Ardoin2
1Établissement public de santé mentale (EPSM) Lille-Métropole, BP 10, 59487 Armentières cedex, France.
Soins. Psychiatrie
|September 10, 2017
Summary
Transitioning adolescents from child to adult mental health services is challenging. A new assessment and orientation system in Lille aims to improve collaboration between social, medical, and educational professionals for better youth mental healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- The transition from child to adult psychiatric care presents significant challenges for young people.
- Effective support systems are crucial to bridge the gap between pediatric and adult mental health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel system designed to facilitate the transition of adolescents (12-21 years) from child to adult mental health services.
- To enhance inter-sectoral collaboration among social, medical, and educational stakeholders involved in youth mental healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a specialized adolescent assessment and orientation system by the Lille-Métropole public mental health service.
- Focus on fostering local-level collaboration between diverse professional groups.
Main Results:
- The system aims to improve the continuity of care for adolescents nearing the age limit for child psychiatric services.
- It seeks to streamline the process of connecting young people with appropriate adult mental health resources.
Conclusions:
- Establishing dedicated systems for adolescent assessment and orientation is vital for successful transition in mental healthcare.
- Enhanced collaboration across social, medical, and educational sectors can significantly improve outcomes for young adults navigating mental health services.
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